Electric radiators and boilers are becoming more common due to the low installation costs, no flue requirement, low maintenance, rapid heat up times and high efficiency. Sound appealing? Then it’s probably worth speaking to an electric heating installer in your area. Electric heating is certainly shaping up to be a popular choice for the future…
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Electric Vehicle chargers are in high demand – especially now the deadline for the Electric Vehicle home charge scheme has been set for 31 March 2022. J Kirby electrical are on hand to offer our services to support your electric charging installation needs. But what is an EV charger and why would you need one?…
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CO2 or carbon dioxide is a colourless, odourless and electrically non-conductive gas which is highly effective as a fire suppression agent. A CO2 fire extinguisher has a black label and nozzle instead of a hose. CO2 extinguishers are equipped with a nozzle due to the liquid within the extinguisher turning into a cold gas under…
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Last time you switched a light on, even though you cannot see it you know that concealed within the wall and ceiling is a cable running electricity from the switch up to the light to turn it on instantly. A working light switch is something most of us take for granted without thinking too…
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Domestic CCTV installation continues to grow in popularity. Advancing technology and new devices are allowing more people to install devices such as smart doorbells and WIFI cameras to give peace of mind when they are away from their homes. These devices allow homeowners to check in when they choose, or receive notifications when movement is…
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Coming into the winter months one of the first thing most of us notice aside from the weather is that our daylight hours are much shorter. Many of us find ourselves leaving home in the dark in the mornings and by the time we get home the night has drawn in and its already dark…
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Extension leads are incredibly common in most homes for many reasons. From older homes with fewer wall sockets to modern appliances with short cables, reasons for needing to use an extension lead vary greatly. Whilst you may consider using an extension lead safely is a no brainer, there’s a few dangers to look out for…
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Everyone can appreciate the huge leaps smart home technology has made in recent years. Most children today won’t have had to experience moving from their comfy spot on the sofa to manually change the channel on the TV and garage owners no longer have to get out of their car to open and close their…
DetailsSurge protection is designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes in alternating current circuits which is what supplies all homes in the UK. Although a voltage spike is a fleeting event it can reach over 1,000 volts. In comparison lightning that hits a power line which typically lasts between 1 and 30 microseconds can…
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Cabling zones exist to reduce the risk that you could accidentally cut or screw into an electrical cable when doing day to day jobs such as DIY or hanging pictures. The cable zones exist as areas where concealed cables should be run so these are the areas to be avoided when drilling into walls. Electrical…
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